Section 1049 - Mobile Dental Clinics(a) Definition. For purposes of Section 1657 of the code, a "mobile dental clinic" or "mobile dental unit" means any self-contained facility in which dentistry will be practiced which may be moved, towed, or transported from one location to another.(b) Application for Permit. A licensed dentist who wishes to operate a mobile dental clinic shall apply to the board for a permit by providing evidence of compliance with the requirements of this section and paying the fee prescribed in Section 1021 for application for an additional office permit. The board shall inform an applicant for a permit in writing within 7 days whether the application is complete and accepted for filing or is deficient and what specific information is required.
The board shall decide within 60 days after the filing of a completed application whether the applicant meets the requirements of a permit.
(c) Requirements. (1) The applicant shall certify that: (A) There is a written procedure for emergency follow-up care for patients treated in the mobile dental clinic and that such procedure includes arrangements for treatment in a dental facility which is permanently established in the area.(B) The mobile dental clinic has communication facilities which will enable the operator thereof to contact necessary parties in the event of a medical or dental emergency.(C) The mobile dental clinic conforms to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances dealing with radiographic equipment, flammability, construction, sanitation and zoning and the applicant possesses all applicable county and city licenses or permits to operate the unit.(D) The driver of the unit possesses a valid California driver's license.(2) The applicant shall maintain an official business or mailing address of record which shall be filed with the board. The board shall be notified within 30 days of any change in the address of record. All written or printed documents available from or issued by the mobile dental clinic shall contain the official address of record for the mobile dental clinic.(3) Each mobile dental clinic shall:(A) Have ready access to a ramp or lift if services are provided to disabled persons.(B) Have a properly functioning sterilization system.(C) Have ready access to an adequate supply of potable water, including hot water.(D) Have ready access to toilet facilities.(E) Have a covered galvanized, stainless steel, or other noncorrosive metal container for deposit of refuse and waste materials.(d) Transferability. A permit to operate a mobile dental clinic is not transferable.(e) Renewal. A permit to operate a mobile dental clinic expires at the same time as the permit holder's dental license. The permit holder may apply for renewal and shall pay the fee set for renewal of an additional office permit.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1049
1. New section filed 2-1-89; operative 3-3-89 (Register 89, No. 8). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1614 and 1657, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 1657, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 2-1-89; operative 3-3-89 (Register 89, No. 8).